Fanny Wood Day is much more than just a street fair. Besides the many food and craft vendors, this year’s Fanny Wood Day will host a wide array of activities including the return of kid-friendly activities in the KIDS ZONE such as a trackless train, petting zoo, pony rides, and numerous kiddie rides.

Fun games & activities from 10:00 am to 5:00 p.m. – Visit us at the south side train station parking lot in the Kids Zone. Free activities with the YMCA include: Paint your own “Y” T-shirt, Make your own slime, Corn hole games, Soccer goal kicks- Obstacle course.

On the main stage live music all day such as The Golden Dimes, Bryan Hansen Band and Billy Wilkins. Throughout the fair contests are being held- ice cream eating, scavenger hunt, bagel toss, water balloon toss, and more.

Fanny Wood Day has something to offer everyone, so kick back for some serious people-watching, stroll the many interesting booths, visit the local merchants, eat some great food while listening to music and enjoy a beautiful day in Fanwood.

Please join us at Hanson Park (38 Springfield Ave., Cranford) as we celebrate Global Mala on Sunday, September 15th.Global Mala is a celebration of mindfulness with a goal of wrapping the world in peace (the word mala means garland).We will kick off the day at 10:30 AM with a free yoga class with Bridget Briant of YogaToGo.Our Mala Workshop will begin at 12:00 PM with participants making prayer bead necklaces.This workshop is $25 per person with a $10 deposit due by September 3rd.Please go to YogaToGoNJ.com to register and pay.This is a perfect opportunity to take in the beautiful surroundings of Hanson Park.And don’t forget your yoga mat!

Bridget Briant is a classically trained yoga instructor who attained certification in 2002 at Nicole’s Yoga Center in Garwood, NJ.She has studied many forms of yoga including Hatha, Ashtanga, Kriya, Raja and Kundalini.She started teaching children in 2002 and adults at Rutgers University in 2003.Her style has evolved into a practical form of yoga, as her classes are tailored to meet the needs of her clients.

This Global Mala celebration is presented by the Hanson Park Conservancy (HansonParkConservancy.com) and YogaToGoNJ.com.For more information please visit our websites or like us on Facebook.

Calling all Cranford Tourologists to spend the day on a spectacular walking tour to
Kykuit, The Rockefeller Estate, Sleepy Hollow, NY

A majestic paradise with sweeping river views!
Kykuit was home to four generations of the Rockefeller family, beginning with the philanthropist John D. Rockefeller, founder of Standard Oil. His business acumen made him, in his day, the richest man in America. Now a historic site of the National Trust for Historic Preservation, this extraordinary landmark has been continuously and meticulously maintained for more than 100 years.

Notes: We recommend all Kykuit tours for ages 10 and up. They are not recommended for ages 5 and under, Strollers and backpack carriers are not permitted inside the house, but can be stored in the free lockers provided at the Kykuit Visitor Center at Philipsburg Manor. Neither the Classic Tour nor the Landmark Tour is wheelchair accessible due to the nature of the terrain. Historic Hudson Valley events are held rain or shine. All attendees must sign waiver.
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Reservations booked directly through Cranford Recreation Center online or via phone. https://register.communitypass.net/Cranford 908-709-7283

Hanson Park Conservancy’s 9th Annual Rubber Ducky Derby is scheduled once again for Sunday, October 13, 2019 at 4 pm. On race day, over one-thousand individually numbered rubber ducks will be released in the Rahway River at Sperry Park, Cranford NJ and tumble over the falls racing to the finish line at the North Union Ave Bridge. Numerous prizes for the fastest lucky duckies will be awarded. The top prize is a $250.00 gift card.

Tickets can be purchased at two locations: Periwinkles, on North Union Avenue downtown Cranford, or the Cranford Canoe Club on Springfield Ave. Purchase a single Duck for $5.00 or a flock of 5 ducks for $20.00. Please secure your tickets early as ducks are limited and the race has been known to sell out.

All proceeds benefit Hanson Park maintenance and educational programs. If you have not yet walked through this lovely little park, please visit this hidden gem located at 38 Springfield Ave. Have you got your Ducky?